William de Braose

Braose, William de (d. 1211). King John's treatment of William is the most notorious example of his capricious approach towards his subjects. William, a major Welsh marcher lord, supported John's claim to the throne in 1199. But his capture of John's nephew and dynastic rival Arthur of Brittany, at Mirebeau in 1201, proved his downfall, for he was one of the few who knew that Arthur had been murdered. John became increasingly concerned about his loyalty. From 1205, he determined to destroy him after Matilda, William's wife, blabbed something about Arthur's fate. John ruthlessly hounded the family. Matilda and her sons disappeared, and William died in exile in France in 1211.

William de Braose was a recurring family name within the infamous de Braose dynasty of Norman and medieval Lords with holdings in the Welsh Marches of southern and mid Wales and at Bramber in Sussex immediately following the Norman Conquest and continuing for over twelve successive generations thereafter through turbulent times.

William de Braose, 4th Lord of Bramber and 7th Baron Abergavenny was infamous for the Christmas Day Massacre of Welsh Princes at Abergavenny Castle in 1175.

Records from the period spell the name William de Brewose. The name originates from Briouze near Falaise in Normandy.

• William de Braose, 1st Lord of Bramber (d. 1093/1096)
• William de Braose, 3rd Lord of Bramber (d. ca. 1180)
• William de Braose, 4th Lord of Bramber (1140/1150 - August 9, 1211)
• William de Braose, Lord of Abergavenny (ca. 1197 - May 2, 1230)
• William de Braose (bishop), bishop of Llandaff Cathedral from 1266 to 1287

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See also

• Baron Braose

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